Kader still heeded the East African National Security Bureau's advice, because the reply from the homeland had merely told him to stay safe. It was only a reference, and it leaned toward the National Security Bureau's judgment.
Kader tapped the table with his fingers and thought for a moment. Deciding it was better to be cautious, he summoned his assistant. "Yuri, recruit some mercenaries. We need to strengthen the legation's security. Remember, no locals!"
"Mr. Kader, do you mean anyone except Japanese?"
"Yes, but screen them strictly. Don't let them collapse the moment they face a big situation. We can offer higher pay for the short term."
"No problem. Just wait for my good news!" With that, Yuri headed to the docks to see whether there were sailors looking to earn some extra money.
While East Africa was strengthening the legation's security, someone truly did want to make trouble for the East African Embassy—but it was not the Japanese Government. It was a group of young students.
"Matsushita-kun, the Germans have gone too far this time! Throwing their weight around and bullying others—we must pay them back in their own coin!" Higashihonda Yano said through gritted teeth.
"Higashihonda Yano-kun, don't let hatred blind your eyes. The government will naturally deal with East Africa's affairs. We are only students, so we should not make trouble for the country. And don't put Matsushita-kun in a difficult position either," Sha-yuan Gui'er Tengting said rationally.
"Gui'er Tengting, you bastard! Don't tell me the Germans scared you stiff? What a disgrace to our Great Japanese Empire! A true warrior must not lose his dignity. For the Empire, one must dare to lay down one's life!"
"Heh. You brainless brute, are you planning to storm the East African Legation? Your life may be worthless once it